In the XVIII-th century the colony Sarepta became a strengthened advanced post in the southern Russia and turned gradually into an industrial, commercial, scientific and cultural center of the Lower Volga region.

Its history was connected with such historic events as Pugachev's uprising, battles for Tsaritsyn and Stalingrad during Civil War (1918-1929) and World War II. Mustard, tobacco weaving and other industries were developed in the colony. Sarepta's scientists made great progresses in medicine, physics, chemistry, historical and natural csience.

Sarepta founded in 1765 by Germans as a religions mission among Kalmucks is nowdays one of the greatest museums of the Lower Volga region.

The unique in Russia historical-architektural complex (XVIII-XX cent.) reflects history of the colony founded by the Herrnhut Brethern (Moravian Church).